Tag Archives: BLADE Show

Red Horse Knifeworks

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Wilson

Edward Kim is the driving force and maker behind Red Horse Knifeworks.  He brought some incredible wares to BLADE Show 2015.  Kim is a martial arts practitioner and a former private security contractor.  These facets of his background give him … Continue reading →

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New Spyderco Para Military 3 Prototype

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Wilson

In the Spyderco booth at BLADE Show 2015, there was a knife labeled the Para Military 3, as in a “three-inch blade.”  It appeared to be a scaled down PM 2!  I am frankly partial to smaller EDC-carry knives. They … Continue reading →

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My New Zero Tolerance Hinderer 0566CF Folder

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Wilson

If you were following the BladeBarrelBezel.com Facebook page during the last few days, then you saw this photo.  I went to BLADE Show 2015 with an empty pocket.  I credit this to hurried packing, not a conscious agenda.  Because I … Continue reading →

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BLADE Show 2015 Coming Up

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Wilson

Cobb Galleria beckons.  BLADE Show 2015 is this week.  There will be 300 booths and nearly 700 tables at this, the world’s largest knife show.  For an enthusiast, it is Nirvana.  No, not the band.  I will be driving up … Continue reading →

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New Spyderco Ronin 2

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Wilson

Just after Blade Show 2014, I posted a Photoshopped image I had made of the Spyderco Ronin 2 prototype I handled in their booth.  Since the “Golden Bug” does not allow photographs to be taken of their protos at shows, … Continue reading →

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Zero Tolerance/ Dimitry Sinkevich 0452CF

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Wilson

Zero Tolerance and Dmitry Sinkevich have a new knife out for 2015.  Well, not new, but a keen variation.  Introduced at SHOT Show 2015, the ZT 0452CF flipper is a play on the ZT 0454, Best Overall Knife at Blade … Continue reading →

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Guardian Tactical Knives

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Wilson

Guardian Tactical, Inc. bills themselves as “Superior Knife Manufacturing.”  You have already seen their prowess in making Rat Worx’ knives.  At Blade Show, I actually visited Guardian Tactical before Rat Worx and the Guardian guys urged me to go right … Continue reading →

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Spyderco Ronin 2 Prototype

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Wilson

Way, way on the bottom of Spyderco’s Blade Show prototype showcase, I spotted a mockup of the Ronin 2, Michael Janich’s next evolution of the Ronin fixed blade knife.  My Canon DSLR begging to be used, I examined the Ronin … Continue reading →

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Spartan Knives Nymph Slipjoint Folder

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Wilson

Somehow in the constellation of knives at Blade Show, I missed seeing the Blade Show 2014 Most Innovative American Knife of the Year–The Spartan Nymph. From Spartan Knives:  NYMPH – Intregral Frame Slipjoint This small titanium folder is the result … Continue reading →

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Turning Point Knives at Blade Show

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Wilson

Turning Point Knives had some real eye-catching knives at the Blade Show.  Custom knifemaker Tom Heard acid etches 1095 carbon steel in interesting patterns for these small friction folders he calls the Chili Pepper. Since each design is done by … Continue reading →

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